Removing Hyperlink Formatting from URLs

When you type or paste a URL into a Word document, by default, it automatically converts into a hyperlink. If you do not want the URL to appear as a hyperlink, there are four options to remove this format style from the URL.

Removing Hyperlink Formatting: AutoCorrect Option

One way to remove hyperlink formatting from a URL is through the AutoCorrect dialog box. This option will prevent any URL from displaying as a hyperlink. If you want to remove hyperlink formatting from existing text, refer to the Quick Menu Option.

Under Replace as you type, deselect Internet and network paths with hyperlinksHINT: An item is deselected if a checkmark does not appear in front of it.

Click OK
Formatting changes are applied.

Removing Hyperlink Formatting: Smart Tag Option

The Smart Tag appears in the document immediately after AutoFormatting is applied. Use the Smart Tag option to remove hyperlink formatting quickly and easily. For more information about Smart Tags, refer to The Office 2007 Environment: Smart Tags.

Type the URLOR
Copy and paste the URL from the browser into your document

Click the blue box that appears
The Smart Tag appears.

To reveal the Smart Tag options, click anywhere on the Smart Tag » select Undo Hyperlink
The hyperlink format is removed.NOTE: The Smart Tag disappears when you begin typing text, but it remains active.

Removing Hyperlink Formatting: Quick Menu Option

The Quick menu option is an efficient method for removing the hyperlink format from a URL. The Quick menu option is available for Windows only.

Type the URLOR
Copy and paste the URL from the browser into your document

Right click the URL » select Remove Hyperlink
The hyperlink format is removed.

Removing Hyperlink Formatting: Insert Menu Option

Hyperlink formatting can be removed using the Edit Hyperlink dialog box.